Among the eighteen classic Hindu texts culled the Puranas, the Brahmanda Purana recounts the stories and lore associated with Brahma, the creator of the universe, who is part of the supreme divine trinity that includes Vishnu and Shiva. The composition of this Purana can be traced back to approximately 400 to 600 bce, predating many other Hindu texts. Volume 1 is based on creation, cosmology and geography of the universe. It is interspersed with descriptions of lineages of rishis and shraddha rites, and ends with Parashurama's story. Translated from the original Sanskrit by Bibek Debroy, this annotated edition of the Brahmanda Purana is a precious and rare treasure that will be cherished by lovers of Hindu mythology and religion. This is the sixth book in the Purana series-the others include the Bhagavata Purana, Markandeya Parana, Brahma Purana, Vishnu Purana And Shiva Purana.